($1,085+) Greenville, SC to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greenville, SC to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,950-mile relocation from Greenville, South Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,316 and $9,707. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $299 - $1,996, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Greenville typically charge a base rate around $271 plus $189 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Greenville to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,316 - $4,868
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,028 - $6,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,878 - $9,707

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Greenville to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Greenville, SC to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Greenville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Greenville to Tempe?

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Greenville, SC to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Greenville, South Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,632 and $5,682. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Greenville costs roughly $85/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Greenville to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,632 - $2,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,031 - $4,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,753 - $5,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Greenville, SC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $699, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $150 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Greenville, SC, and Tempe, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Greenville to Tempe?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Greenville, SC to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,950-mile move from Greenville, South Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,085 and $3,081, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $619 - $708
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Greenville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Greenville to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,236 - $2,439
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,589 - $3,081

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Greenville, South Carolina, usually costs about $699 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,950-mile drive falls between $619 and $708, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $299 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greenville to Tempe?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Greenville, SC to Tempe, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Greenville, South Carolina, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tempe, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,609 and $3,372.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Greenville to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,372
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,181 - $4,679

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Greenville, South Carolina, for roughly five hours typically average $699.

What are the best freight companies from Greenville to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Greenville, SC vs Tempe, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tempe, side by side with Greenville on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Greenville, SC, to Tempe, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,316 - $9,707 on the 1,950-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,632 - $5,682 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,085 - $3,081 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,028 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.